The heat of the Florida summer helps this Rampant Oenophile derive special pleasure from the occasional departure from red wines to the sweeter, more light-hearted whites, so this week provided 90+ degree temperatures and an opportunity to enjoy two 90+ point Rieslings from very different parts of the world.
First, from Barossa Valley, Australia, the Yalumba Y Series Riesling, a 2008 vintage full of light fruit, pleasant spice, and the subtle tang of lemongrass and grapefruit. I enjoyed two glasses with cold salads and steamed fish at dinner this week. The Yalumba Riesling is best served slightly chilled, and paired very well with food to cut a bit of the sweetness. I found it a soothing counter to the spices of the chilled peppercorn mango slaw and spicy noodle salad with dinner. For around $11 a bottle nearly everywhere, you can’t go wrong with this value. Find it online at Wine.com, who ranks it 91 points.
Next, a bigger and more refined Riesling left from my journey to the Pacific coast. Poet’s Leap from Columbia Valley, Washington, 2007, offers a very different Riesling experience. The Poet’s Leap is ranked from 90-92 points on Wine.com. Swirl the glass to enjoy the deeper yellow hues and pinkish tones of this very pleasant summer chiller. Pour a first glass and enjoy citrus, spice, and melon flavors. As the wine warms slightly, so do the acidity and flavors adjust to provide more balance and maturity. I notice pear, and the scent of freshly cut lawns on the second taste. Find it locally for about $22, or online for $20.
First, from Barossa Valley, Australia, the Yalumba Y Series Riesling, a 2008 vintage full of light fruit, pleasant spice, and the subtle tang of lemongrass and grapefruit. I enjoyed two glasses with cold salads and steamed fish at dinner this week. The Yalumba Riesling is best served slightly chilled, and paired very well with food to cut a bit of the sweetness. I found it a soothing counter to the spices of the chilled peppercorn mango slaw and spicy noodle salad with dinner. For around $11 a bottle nearly everywhere, you can’t go wrong with this value. Find it online at Wine.com, who ranks it 91 points.
Next, a bigger and more refined Riesling left from my journey to the Pacific coast. Poet’s Leap from Columbia Valley, Washington, 2007, offers a very different Riesling experience. The Poet’s Leap is ranked from 90-92 points on Wine.com. Swirl the glass to enjoy the deeper yellow hues and pinkish tones of this very pleasant summer chiller. Pour a first glass and enjoy citrus, spice, and melon flavors. As the wine warms slightly, so do the acidity and flavors adjust to provide more balance and maturity. I notice pear, and the scent of freshly cut lawns on the second taste. Find it locally for about $22, or online for $20.
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